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Magicians like to pack as much magic as possible into an act. It’s as if there is a “trick per hour” ratio we want to maintain.

One thing I’ve noticed as I keep going in my show is that the number of tricks I’m doing is diminishing, but I’m taking more …

… back in the saddle again!

As you all know, I’m a big proponent of cheap magic resources – because the less you have to spend for useful, quality magic items, the more you have for, well, all the other stuff you need to pay for.

This time around, I want to …

As a part-time pro, I need to get out to perform at faires, perform, and then get back in time for my “day job”. For me, that means flying a lot. Fortunately, Southwest Airlines and I have an understanding – I pack everything I can into two bags and keep …

A stage show at Faire has to contend with a lot of distractions during the show – especially if your stage is right in the middle of everything.  The biggest interruptions tend to be from parades.

Ah, parades. When some group or other moves en masse from one part of Faire …

Whenever possible, get on site early.  I’ve said this before, but this time for a diffferent reason – in this case, it will give you a chance to get at least a passing acquaintance with the vendors.Why do that?For one thing, it helps to establish you as a participant rather …

Here’s a scary thought – don’t buy a single prop for a month.

Don’t purchase any prop which is not a replacement for something you already have or a “consumable” (paper goods, rope, cards) which gets used up in your act.

This will prompt you to look at what you have and …

Mike Caveney – magician, author, collector, and all around nifty guy, has said more than once, “Consistancy is the key to good magic.”  I agree with that, but I also believe that good magic evolves with the number of times you perform it.

Case in point – One of the centerpieces …

I’ve talked about the necessity of having a sign if you’re a stage act – it identifies you as, yes, an actual show, and gives your show an air of “legitimacy” (oh look he’s someone who’s performing and not some random weirdo who walked out onto the stage).

I’d like to …

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